Finding bad flamingo drawings with recurrent neural networks
By colin_morris
Category: Creative
Tags: Experiments · Curiosity · Art
Ever wondered which Quick, Draw! flamingos are the worst? I repurpose a pre-trained Sketch-RNN recurrent neural network as a probability estimator on the Google QuickDraw dataset, rank flamingo sketches, and pull out janky flamingos, graffiti, scribbles and wrong-category drawings.
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This blog speaks to the curious soul who finds beauty in the imperfect, the whimsical, and the absurd. For those who delight in the unexpected twists of creativity, it offers a captivating exploration of what it means to embrace failure as part of the artistic process. You might be the type who laughs at the quirks of human expression, finding joy in the 'janky' and the bizarre — a reminder that every attempt, no matter how misguided, carries its own story. Here, the intersection of technology and art reveals a playful, slightly irreverent take on creativity, inviting you to ponder the nature of artistry itself.